As 1 May approaches, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (STATEC) released its latest “Panorama of the Luxembourg Labour Market” on Monday, highlighting key trends. Among the findings: women earn more than men on average, cross-border workers comprise nearly half the workforce, and employment growth has slowed sharply.
Luxembourg’s labour market reached 485,000 employees in 2024, with cross-border workers making up almost 50%. The largest group commutes from France (126,000), while only one in four employees holds Luxembourgish nationality.
The Grand Duchy stands out for its high wages, ranking second in the EU with a median hourly wage of €24. Notably, Luxembourg is a European exception in gender pay: women earn slightly more than men on average.
A “low salary” is defined as €16/hour – far above Bulgaria’s €2.7/hour but below Denmark’s €19.9/hour threshold. Only 14% of employees fall into this category, placing Luxembourg 11th in the EU, slightly below the bloc’s average.
While the overall employment rate dipped slightly in 2024, female participation continued to rise. Sunday work remains common, with nearly 25% of employees working on Sundays, either regularly or occasionally.
Health also plays a pivotal role: 80% of residents report good health, correlating strongly with labour market engagement.
The report notes a marked deceleration in employment growth since late 2024, dropping to 1% overall – and just 0.5% when excluding the public sector.
